A/N: I thought this would make up for chapter 3 being so short. Also, I've been forgetting the disclaimers! Gah, hope I don't get sued...

Disclaimer: Just in case you decide to sue me, I should probably tell you I have nothing for you to sue. I have nothing that you would want, really. The characters in this fic belong to Tamora Pierce and "Her People", so I'm getting no money what-so-ever out of this. That being said, you might as well read this chapter now...

Chapter Four: Pasco

It was mid-afternoon. Briar sat on the roof watching the sky.

"I thought I might find you up here." Said Sandry. She climbed up and sat beside Briar.

"I was just thinking..." he said.

"About what?"

About you, he replied through 'mind-speech' and kissed her softly. Sandry looked at him in wonder. She leaned in and kissed him. Hr held her tightly, the warmth of his touch soared through her. She held onto him, wishing this moment would last forever.

But in the shadows, they did not see a heartbroken Evvy.

Tears fell from her eyes as she clambered down as fast as she could. Then, she ran; not knowing where she was going – not caring. Her tears blinded her and she crashed. Stunned, she stood up and wiped her eyes.

"P-Pasco!" She stuttered.

"Are you alright?" He asked her as he stood up.

"I'm fine," she said, "are you okay?"

"All is well." He replied. Looking her over, he asked with a worried look in his eyes, "What's the matter?"

"Nothing." She said, showing as little emotion as possible.

"It's not good to keep things in." He said kindly.

There was something about Pasco that made Evvy trust him. It... confused her; she wasn't usually a very trusting person.

"Okay." She said after a while. Pasco smiled and led her to a nearby bench and sat down.

"I don't know where to begin..." Evvy said.

"Start from the beginning, that's always best." Pasco advised.

"I-I'm in love with Briar."

Pasco's heart sank as he heard those words. Of course, he thought, how could I have been so naïve as to think she would like me more?!

Evvy told him everything, leaving out no details.

"Don't worry Evvy," Pasco said when she had finished." Everything will work out." He said softly.

Evvy stood up. "Thanks," she said, "I feel much better now." Evvy smiled at Pasco. "Can you show me the way back? I wasn't watching where I was going."

"Sure." He replied. Pasco offered his arm to Evvy and she took it.

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Sorry, they're getting even shorter now...

Reviews:

Aznchicki: (nod)

DeathSighter: Yay! My chapter actually provoked some thought. Well I hope this chapter answers some of your questions. As for Evvy... well that's coming later.

rubic-cube: I had originally put the start of this chapter in chapter 3. I forgot to change that bit head desk. Your Pasco idea is interesting, very interesting...

King of Higher Plains: Thank you very much Karlie.

Robot: She/he does, except when using "'tis" as "I'm".

Shellers, DeathSighter, sYaOrAnRoXmiSoX, fallen, NoLaBeLs: I'm glad you like the story. Hope you like this chapter as well.

Sailor Sagittarius: I'm working on the length, even thought of combining two chapters together to make it longer but I think it would half ruin the story. Chapter 5 is about the length of chapter 1 though.

Emikae: Another girl? Yes, that would be quite entertaining actually. I defiantly think about it, thanks for the idea!

Turntable Aurora: I'm glad it makes you happy, writing this makes me happy too.